Principal Engineer - Fire Engineering

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in the UK & Ireland is looking for a Principal Fire Engineer to work on diverse projects from university buildings to high-rise towers. The successful candidate will liaise with various disciplines, present designs to authorities, and provide safety advice. A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in relevant engineering fields and experience in fire engineering consulting are required. The role encourages professional development and offers opportunities to work from any major office in the UK.

Qualifications

• Experience within the fire engineering consulting industry is required.
• Willingness to work from any UK major office.

Responsibilities

• Work on multiple projects simultaneously, including university buildings and high-rise towers.
• Liaise with other disciplines and present designs to authorities.
• Advise on safety improvements and architectural changes.

Skills

Knowledge of fire standards

Technical report writing

Project management

Team collaboration

Education

BSc (BEng) or MSc (MEng) in relevant engineering fields

Job description

Principal Fire Engineer – Key Responsibilities

• Work on multiple projects simultaneously, ranging from university buildings to high‑rise residential towers.
• Run through design information, liaise with other disciplines, and present designs to local authorities and the Fire Service.
• Advise the design team on safety improvements and changes to architecture.
• Assist the successful candidate in achieving professional registration via IFE and other organisations.

Qualifications and Experience

• BSc (BEng) or MSc (MEng) in Fire, Structural, Chemical or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience within the fire engineering consulting industry.
• Willingness to work from any UK major office.
• Knowledge of fire standards and software packages.

Professional Development Programme

• Technical report writing
• Team specific technical skills
• Project management (introduction and advanced)
• Influential communications
• Commercial concepts
• Collaborate team challenge
• Continuous Improvement

EEO Statement

Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria; please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.